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Thank you very much Trevor
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A quick note on the Leica Q3. I got mine on launch day (from Red Dot after getting on the list many months prior). I’ve been using it extensively for a book project I’m doing.
It is a stunningly good camera. For the people pictures I’m doing it is just superb. I am usually pairing it with off-camera flash to capture on-site documentary type images, always at night (it’s a night time project). I also use it for quite a few night landscapes as well.
I also have a Sony A7III and 16-35 2.8, but the Q3 gets picked up pretty much every time unless I need wider than 28mm.
What stands out is the amazing lens (no surprise), huge resolution sensor enabling real-world croppability, and the simple and tactile operation. The high speed flash sync comes in handy as well. Small and light, I can use it without thinking and the results it churns out are brilliant especially at f/1.7. For documentary-style photography it’s just unbeatable.
I’ve got some pics running on my project thread if you’d like to see.
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/skye-at-night-book-project.754490/post-9456055
It is a stunningly good camera. For the people pictures I’m doing it is just superb. I am usually pairing it with off-camera flash to capture on-site documentary type images, always at night (it’s a night time project). I also use it for quite a few night landscapes as well.
I also have a Sony A7III and 16-35 2.8, but the Q3 gets picked up pretty much every time unless I need wider than 28mm.
What stands out is the amazing lens (no surprise), huge resolution sensor enabling real-world croppability, and the simple and tactile operation. The high speed flash sync comes in handy as well. Small and light, I can use it without thinking and the results it churns out are brilliant especially at f/1.7. For documentary-style photography it’s just unbeatable.
I’ve got some pics running on my project thread if you’d like to see.
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/skye-at-night-book-project.754490/post-9456055
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Hi, you can adapt the M mount lenses, and still post here ... ---
Reflections in Mainz/D ... (M9 - ZEISS Distagon 1,4/35 f 5,6 ; crop) :
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So an excursion yesterday to the docks area of Liverpool - obviously a natural habit for a Q3 
Tate And Lyle, Sugar Slio, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Brunswick Place overlooking Canada Dock, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Tate And Lyle, Sugar Slio, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Brunswick Place overlooking Canada Dock, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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Dublin Street, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Gibbons Logistics, Huskisson Dock, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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I see. The A7R5 being high res, would need modern (and dear) M mount lenses. But there are many excellent E mount lenses, not as compact as M mounts, however.
For city trips, I like the ZEISS Loxia 2,8/21 very much. (And I have 25mm, 28mm, 35mm, 55mm and 70-200 E mounts.)
You will be happy with the SONY pics. Perhaps not so much with the handling and feel ... ---
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A couple of mono's with the Q3 of the Lutyens Chapel, Liverpool Metropolitain Cathedral
Lutyens Crypt Chapel 02, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Lutyens Crypt Chapel Mono, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Lutyens Crypt Chapel 02, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Lutyens Crypt Chapel Mono, Liverpool by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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Hi, perhaps you find help here :
Using Elmarit M 135mm f/2.8 without goggles
HI there... I have a plan to buy Elmarit M 135mm f/2.8 and intended to use that lens on my M240 or M10 with help of EVF. I'm aware that lens is come with goggles, the question is, can I unscrew that goggles and use the lens without it? Hope you all can give me some advice. Thanks!
www.l-camera-forum.com
Good luck !
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Definitely. I was there three times, and I always satisfied.
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Hi, a SL3 review, Leica history and terminology :
Leica SL3 Mirrorless Full-Frame Camera review and user report by Thorsten Overgaard
Leica SL3 Review by Thorsten Overgaard
www.overgaard.dk
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And some colour...
Royal Mills, Rochdale Canel, Manchester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Kimpton Clocktower, Manchester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Royal Mills, Rochdale Canel, Manchester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Kimpton Clocktower, Manchester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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New Islington Marina 1, Manchester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
New Islington Marina 2, Manchester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
New Islington Marina 3, Manchester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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